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M. L. COATS.

TOOL HANDLE.

No. 329,815. Patented Nov. 3, 1885-.

WITNESSES n. PETERS. Ptwtouthognpiw. Washington. 0.1;

MILO LOVEJOY COATS, OF STARKSBOROUGH, VERMONT, ASSIGNOR OF ONE- HALF TO EUGENE \V. J. HAYVKINS, OF SAME PLACE.

TOOL-HANDLE.

SPECIFICATION forming part of Letters Patent No. 329,815, dated November 3, 1885.

Application filed April 27. 1885. Serial No. 163,566. (No model.)

To all whom it may concern:

Be it known that I, MrLo LOVEJOY COATS, a citizen of the United States of America, residing at Starksborough, in the county of Addison and State of Vermont, have invented a new and useful Tool-Handle, of which the following is a specification.

My invention has relation to improvements in means for fastening the handle of tools in the eye of the tool, and has especial relation to means for securing the handles of axes to the axes. Heretofore means for the purpose named have been constructed wherein the fastening devices have been applied to tools 1 having eyes of a special construction to receive a fastening device or fitted to conform to such specially-constructed tool.

It is the object of my invention to provide means for the purpose which can be applied 2 to axes and similar implements with eyes formed to receive handles of common cons'truction.

I attain the purpose of my invention by the devices illustrated in the accompanying 2 drawings, forming a part of this specification,

and wherein- Figure 1 is a side View of an ax with the part about the eye broken away,and showing the handle inserted and secured by my im- 0 proved holding means. Fig. 2 is a View of the holding device. Fig. 3 is a View of the handle and clamp, and Fig. 4 is a view showing the device applied to a double-bitted am.

In the drawings like parts areidentified by 3 5 the same letter-reference.

The letter A designates the ax, formed with an eye of the usual shape.

The letter B designates the head-plate, which consists of a substantial metallic plate of a width to cover the edge of the ax, and conforming to the lines thereof, and of such length as to reach beyond the eye of the 2.21, that section of the plate in the direction of the head being made shorter that the other 5 section, to avoid breaking when that part of the ax is used for purpose of driving or striking an object. The head-plate is also formed with a short tenon or shouldered piece, 0, formed to fit within the eye of the next the blade is made straight on its outer ax to keep the plate in position, and in about the center of the tenon through the plate is a hole, a, through which is projected'a bolt, D, provided with screw-threads b on its lower portion. This bolt D fits within a screwthreaded hole, 0, formed in the handle-clamp 5 E. This handleclamp E consists of a steel plate or other suitable metal struck into a U form,with the bridge somewhat depressed and the legs made of such length that they will project from the eye and down the sides of the handle to form braces and shields thereto. The legs of the clamps are plain and smooth on the outside, and on the inside are formed with a series of serrations, teeth, or points, d, the purpose being to admit of the clamps being drawn up within the eye, and to provide means for securely grasping the handle between the limbs. For the ordinary attachment to a single-bit ax, that limb of the clamp 7o face to set on a line with the edge of the eye of the ax, substantially as shown.

The letter F designates the handle, made of the common form, the end being fitted to the width of the eye and between the edges of the serrated limbs of the clamps.

In Fig. 4 I have shown a double-bitted ax with the handle secured therein by my improved device.

The device may be applied and the handle seemed as follows: The head-plate, with its screw-bolt, being adjusted to the eye of the ax, the clamp is inserted in the eye and the connection with screw-bolt effected. The end of the handle is then inserted between the limbs of the clamps, and then by turning the bolt the clamp is drawn upward in the eye and carries the handle with it, the movement effecting so firm a hold on the handle as to retain it firmly in place,at the same time the serrations or points set within the handle,and thus make a connection that cannot be separated, eXcept by a reversal of the operation which effected it.

WVhat, I claim as my invention, and desire to secure by Letters Patent, is-

In combination with an art and the handle thereof, the headplate B, formed with a short tenon fitted (0 the eye of the ax, and a In testimony whereof I have hereunto set central hole,a,provided with a screw-threaded my hand in the presence of two attesting witr0 bolt, D, and the U-shaped clamp E, having a nesses.

screw-threaded connection With the drawingbolt, and the limbs thereof being formed or provided with serrations on the inner faces and extended below the eye of the tool, substantially as and for the purpose stated.

MILO LQVEJOY COATS.

Attest:

J. WEsLY SAYLES, GEORGE L. WELLS. 

